MLB’s snail-paced lockout talks to resume

NEW YORK (AP) — Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when the snailpaced negotiations resumed following a 42-day break.

Kirkland builds staff for 2022

WEATHERFORD – Newly hired Southwestern Oklahoma State head football coach Josh Kirkland has announced three new additions to his staff and an exciting promotion for SWOSU alum, and former All-American linebacker, Ruzell McCoy who was appointed new defensive coordinator for the Bulldogs.

Photos from hoops action this week

Clinton’s Tiela Johnson saves a ball from going out of bounds versus Elgin. Johnson scored four points in the victory. CDN | Adam EwingLandon Donelson dive for a loose ball in fifth-ranked Arapaho-Butler’s triumph over Canute.

NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees.

NBC will not send announcers to Beijing

(AP) – NBC will not be sending its announcers and most hosts to the Beijing Olympics due to continued concerns about rising COVID-19 cases worldwide and China’s strict policy about those who test positive.

Judges didn’t consider ‘wisdom’ of deporting Novak Djokovic

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian Federal Court judges on Thursday revealed their reasons for backing a government order to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic, explaining they did not consider the “merits or wisdom of the decision.

Lady Reds roll Elgin, 57-34

CLINTON – The Clinton Lady Reds (7-4) earned their second triumph over Elgin this season after a 57-34 win Tuesday evening.McKia Lovelace was on fire in the first quarter, scoring 10 of her gamehigh 17 points.

Red Tornadoes handle Elgin

CLINTON – The Class 4A No. 20 Clinton Red Tornadoes earned a 54-42 home victory over Elgin Tuesday evening.The game was 7-6 in favor of the hosts after the first quarter. Clinton stretched its lead to 28-17 by halftime.Caden Powell led the Red Tornadoes with nine first half points.

Elle Bittle nets 21, Lady Crusaders fall

WEATHERFORD – Corn Bible Academy (4-10) ran up against a buzz saw Tuesday , losing 66-23 versus top-ranked Hydro-Eakly (13-0) in opening round action at the West Central basketball tournament.CBA trailed 40-6 at halftime.

No. 12 Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians rout Burns Flat-Dill City

WEATHERFORD - It was smooth sailing Tuesday as the 12th-ranked Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians cruised to a 55-13 victory over Burns Flat-Dill City in the first round of the West Central High School Basketball Tournament.